The Steel Guitar Forum

Here's a little bit of info that obit didn't include. WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Family of a radio legend beloved by truckers everywhere and whose career began right here in Wichita Falls state he has died from COVID-19. Bill Mack got his first break deejaying at KWFT in the early 1950s, and that...

I haven't played any music for a while as I'm in the process of getting ready to retire, marry and move to Wichita Falls Texas. My '74 MSA single 12 was fine until I changed strings and several pulls got buggered up. In the 70s I changed my Sho Bud around every which a way but now my eyes and my pat...

I had a Sho-Bud in the 70s. I bought a '74 MSA S-12 in 2010 and yeah, I didn't like the tone until I put a Wallace True Tone pickup in it. Yes, it's a different animal and will probably not ever be on the steel hit parade of favorites but all I have to do is listen to Curly play Heart Over Mind with...

62, I'll hit 63 in June.

Don Helms certainly had an original, clear-cut style that perfectly complimented Hank. That got me to thinking about Hank Jr's 1969 album that was recorded live at Cobo Hall in Detroit. He had the Drifting Cowboys with him and they played some songs on their own. I was only 14 and don't remember the...

I don't believe there are any music stores in the Detroit area that regularly stock steel guitars and accessories. There used to be in the 1960s-70s but no more. Occasionally a pedal steel pops up on Craigslist or on consignment at a local shop but that's about it. Slim pickins so to speak. Harry's ...

Hi Ben, glad your are playing the Stage One I sold you. What shop is selling this?

I ordered and received mine a few years ago and I couldn't be more satisfied.

Hank Williams tunes with Don Helms caught my attention. At age 15 I got a Fender Dual Six and thought I was on my way. Then I started attending package country music shows and looking under the steels at all those rods and stuff... what was that? My steel teacher (Billy Clark of Casey Clark and the ...

I had my heyday in my 20s with steel guitar, not that I was any good but I was playing three times a week with a couple bands. It was great. Best times of my musical life. Then it was 30 years of dobro, banjo, mandolin as I was raising a family. Still play the banjo, I know it's the butt of jokes ar...

1971 Sho Bud Professional. I wish I would have kept this one. I played acoustic instruments for 30 years then got a Stage One in 2010 and now I have a 1974 MSA single 12 5x5 which I love. Don't have the resources or desire to own every steel known to man. I'm happy with what I've got.

Nice! I have a 1974 S12 and I love it. Enjoy the journey, you won't regret it.

That was an insult to the instrument.

I first visited Nashville in 1971. I must have gotten my Sho-Bud just months before. Of course exploring Sho-Bud, the Ernest Tubb Record Shop and all the local landmarks was fabulous. Didn't Roy Wiggins have a music shop in that area as well? I marveled at Tootsie's though I was too young to go in :...

Wow, that receipt brings back memories of when I bought my Professional from Sho-Bud in April of 1971. It was shipped REA Express (long gone). I wish I had kept that!

I have never played steel guitar for a living and you probably will get better answers but in my opinion you work with what God gave you. My right hand isn't textbook but I practice with what I've got and do as much as I can with it. I have played banjo for over 30 years and I physically can't plant...

Thanks guys. I know it is a cobbled together amp. Might be good or not. The seller hasn't responded to my questions so I'm gonna pass. Thank you for your "input"

Amazing!

I've been watching this post with interest. I had an original Fender Vibroverb in my glory days in the 70s. It bought my lunch while I attended college. What do you think? A clone for sure but maybe the memories are worth it.. http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/msg/5599714653.html

They look interesting. What are the benefits/uses of flat face vs round?

John, I was trying to be gratuitous, meaning it is possible to live a single or double ten life and be happy. Secretly, I love my 12 and every discovery is golden.

I realize there's no real need to have the extra two strings but I'm happy with my S12. It gives me a bit more to explore and fool around with. Yes, sometimes finding that 8th string anchor in a pinch can be a problem but it gets better with practice.

My Nashville 112 with a Black Box is the best I've ever had. So many choices and opinions, that's great. I choose to support the home team.

After trying all that stuff a soft rag on the mica and Mothers when needed on the metal.

I stumbled upon this today, very cool! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2sZSzQzMMA